Anyone from New England who has run Chicago: which races did you run before?
I like to do a half marathon as a key race about 4-6 weeks out from a marathon. For Chicago (Oct 13 this year) that would be Sept 1/8/15. In addition I'll definitely jump in some summer 5k/10ks, but I feel like getting that longer one in is important - preferably with a similar course profile (flat, in this case).
Probaby Phili Rock n Roll if you want a competitive event. Not a ton of options that time of year that I know.
Thanks, I have checked runningintheusa.com (another sketchy looking race directory site), but figured I'd ask what others have done.
Thanks for the recommendation on Philly, cyhawk. Good option. I agree this is an odd time of year for a half.
New Haven 20k USA champs, they also have a half marathon that day.
nhtochicago wrote:
I agree this is an odd time of year for a half.
No it's not.
Meaning typically in summertime and early September (at least in New England) most of the big road races seem to be 5k/10k. Same reason why it's an odd time of year for a full marathon - there aren't a bunch of them around that time.
New Haven 20k would be cool, and have plenty of fast runners.
nhtochicago wrote:
Meaning typically in summertime and early September (at least in New England) most of the big road races seem to be 5k/10k. Same reason why it's an odd time of year for a full marathon - there aren't a bunch of them around that time.
New Haven 20k would be cool, and have plenty of fast runners.
New haven 20K also has an half option now.
nhtochicago wrote:
Thanks, I have checked runningintheusa.com (another sketchy looking race directory site), but figured I'd ask what others have done.
Runningintheusa is the most comprehensive race directory I know of, especially for my region. I'm not sure why it comes across as sketchy.
That website is a good resource as well -- can sort by distance and state.
Surftown half in RI is good but there isn't a ton of competition. The US 20k Champs would be great if you're not tied to running 13.1. There will definitely be competition there.
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